2018 has kicked off with a bang, and the bank lending market continues to remain buoyant with a series of substantial syndicated deals that suggest its continued strength despite fears of declining liquidity as a result of rising interest rates and increased

The low price and high supply have turned the oil market into a buyer’s paradise, which in turn has created a paradigm shift for the wider market that is affecting the traditional forms of trade finance – and pushing them in favor

Trade finance is the backbone of the global economy, and yet it can be under-served and under-rated through traditional channels. Conventional banks stepped back during the financial crisis to conserve their capital and reduce risk, and since then this gap has been

The private sector is stepping up when it comes to syndicated loans, as sovereigns retreat from the financing market – meaning that bankers are focusing their efforts on corporate clients, and the fourth quarter (Q4) is a great time to start looking

Capital markets are not the only option to raise funding. For corporates keen to finance through traditional bank lending, the Islamic finance industry offers a multitude of options. So what options are out there for business loans, and how do they differ

Custody services play an integral role in the development of the Islamic capital markets by providing the securities market access to investors. This covers a range of services including equity and fixed income securities settlements, safekeeping, corporate actions, income and entitlements collection,

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) in July entered into partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector development arm of the World Bank, to develop trade programs and initiatives across the Islamic world with a focus on meeting

Business term financing is a relatively simple way of securing funds for a period usually up to five years, repayable in equal monthly instalments. Loans can be utilized for a variety of purposes including the purchase of fixed assets such as property

Property finance is booming as real estate makes a comeback – and with bricks and mortar the perfect fit for the asset-based Islamic finance industry, compliant commercial financing is widely available and growing in popularity. One of the most popular methods of

Islamic finance is designed to share profits, stick to principles and support wealth creation and small businesses – making SME financing a vital tool in the Shariah compliant financing kit. Across the world, multiple projects have been launched to lend assistance to

Domestic Islamic financing growth in Malaysia is outpacing the conventional market, driven by a regulatory push to make Islamic banks more competitive in the global marketplace. Decades of government support have given Islamic banks an edge over their conventional peers – making

Trade finance is one of the pillars of the global financial markets, and the Islamic industry is no exception. Last month we looked at the growth of Islamic leasing in Turkey, and this week we follow on with further news on the

Each week we bring you an update, insight or explanation into the world of Islamic corporate finance to demonstrate the advantages of alternative solutions. This week we look at the growth of Islamic leasing in Turkey, with the support of the Islamic

Each week we bring you an update, insight or explanation into the world of Islamic corporate finance to demonstrate the advantages of alternative solutions. This week we look at the latest development in Dubai as it consolidates its ambitions of becoming a

Each month we bring you an update, insight or explanation into the world of Islamic corporate finance to demonstrate the advantages of alternative solutions. This week we look at the growing interest in Islamic real estate investment trusts (REITs) as a method

Each month we bring you an update, insight or explanation into the world of Islamic corporate finance to demonstrate the advantages of alternative solutions. This month we look at Islamic contract financing, giving corporates the opportunity to access working capital by using

Each month we bring you an update, insight or explanation into the world of Islamic corporate finance to demonstrate the advantages of alternative solutions. This month we look at the concept of Istisnah, a valuable tool allowing corporates to efficiently finance the

Corporate finance requirements come in many different forms, but one of the standard imperatives (and often one of the biggest expenses) for a firm is the need for premium office space. Business premises are important – and in Oman, a new Islamic

Malaysia is blazing a trail in the world of pensions, with its latest update allowing the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), the compulsory savings and retirement plan for private sector workers, to offer its members the option of investing in Islamic stocks. With

Treasury products and liquidity management solutions are a vital part of any business looking to efficiently manage its cash and assets. Islamic institutions offer a wide range of options to assist corporates in their day-to-day business, with a suite that equals and